Rusty's Tips and Tricks

I post new articles and BBQ recipes weekly.
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Below I list a few general rules of thumb followed by links to the latest tips and BBQ definitions.
On each of the articles I post I try to include Youtube videos from me or others to
help explain how to do something. This section will grow over time - after all this is TIPS FOR BBQ!!

Barbecuing Do's

Invest in a good pen instant-read thermometer. Why not double up and
get some oven thermometers to leave in the meat as well - they're inexpensive.

Wrap your meet when it has formed a decent crust - this will help from burning the outside
while you're getting up to temp.

Keep good notes of your successes (and almost as important your failures)

Take the time to learn your barbecue smoker or grill. They all have their own temperaments.

Check back often as this section will change quite a bit

Barbecuing Don'ts

Give up. Feel free to ask me any questions if you have any big/little questions.

Try a new recipe once and give up. Some cookbooks don't give a lot of background or safeguards.

Latest BBQ Definitions and Tips

Cold Smoking vs. Hot Smoking - The difference between cold smoking and hot smoking and barbecuing. If you're looking for tips on how to cold smoke or what techniques are available then start here.

Jan1

Salts, Nitrates, Nitrites and Curing - How to use salts, nitrates, nitrites for brining and curing. This post compares the different pink curing salts (Prague Pink Powder/Insta-Cure #1 and #2) and also provides various information on brining.

Jan1

Adjusting the Traeger Smoke P-Setting - How to adjust the "Smoke" setting on your Traeger Pellet Smoker. This is a complete guide of how to adjust the P-setting which controls the resultant temperature of the smoke setting on your grill.

Jan1

Beer Can Chicken - Does Beer Can Chicken really work? Is it the panacea for creating moist and flavorful chicken on your grill?

Jan1

Father's Day Gift Ideas - Looking for great gift ideas for Father's Day this year? Here is a list of my favorites that the Father in your life will love.

Jan1

How to Cook on Himalayan Salt Blocks - Shows how to cook and care for Himalayan Salt Blocks. Salt blocks can be used for serving cold dishes or used to cook on top of either in the house or on the grill. This also includes a fantastic recipe for cooking garlic rosemary shrimp on a salt block.

Jan1

Pork Rib Cuts - What are the different cuts of pork ribs? Baby Back Ribs, Spare Ribs, St. Louis-style Ribs, Rib Tips, etc